Head unit replacement

[Sir Chumpalot]

Hi all,

I know that the standard double tape deck in my A5 is wider than aftermarket head units. Is there some sort of adapter I need so that it all fits nicely and doesn't look too out of place. Some sort of facia or something like that?

I'm having trouble sourcing a cd/mp3/ipod player that will blend in with the rest of the dash, I don't want anything that looks too out of place.

Cheers

Dave

 

[Geeman]

Search on Ebay for Audi facia adapters dude...

 

[AndyMac]

I think that's the only facia plate no one seems to do. I know wellhouse0 on here did an excellent double DIN install on his B5 with a Pioneer HU but can't remember where he got the facia plate. Might be worth dropping him a PM.

 

[Sir Chumpalot]

I don't know if I can be bothered with going double-din. Seems like more hassle for the short amount of time I'm actually going to be listening to music.

Will give eBay a try.

 

[Sir Chumpalot]

Are the 2-piece Autoleads adapters any good? Anyone here with any experience of them?

 

[aragorn]

They're pretty standard things afaik.

Ours has a normal din stereo and the little inserts either side. Does the job just fine.

 

[Sir Chumpalot]

Thanks for the reply. I'm just wondering how well they will match the rest of the interior trim. I realise it's not going to be exact but I'd like to get it as close as possible.